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Victoria agrees compensation deal following Commonwealth Games withdrawal

The Australian state of Victoria has agreed to pay A$380m (£191m/€224m/$243m) in compensation following its decision to withdraw from hosting the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games.

Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

The state government in Victoria, Australia has today (Tuesday) announced that it will not proceed with hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs involved with staging the event.

Victoria confirmed as first multi-location Commonwealth Games host

Five towns and cities are to stage the first-ever multi-location Commonwealth Games after the Australian state of Victoria was confirmed…

Victoria lined up for 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has entered into an exclusive dialogue period with the state of Victoria and Commonwealth Games…

Australian Open attendance capped at 50%

Attendance at the Australian Open tennis tournament, which gets underway in Melbourne next week, has been capped at 50% as…

Boxing Day Test and Australian Open to enjoy capacity crowds

Two of Australia’s premier sporting events, the Boxing Day Test and the Australian Open, will see full capacity crowds of…

Fans to return to Australian Open

Australian Open organisers have today (Wednesday) confirmed that fans will return for the conclusion of the grand slam tennis tournament…

Australian Open forced behind closed doors

The Australian Open is set to head behind closed doors from tomorrow (Saturday) after Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announced a…

Marvel Stadium revamp targets world-leading destination status

The Australian Football League (AFL) and Victorian State Government have today (Friday) revealed plans to make Marvel Stadium one of…

Victoria set to serve as hub for Australian Open events

Plans are being drawn up for Victoria to stage Australia’s entire summer tennis calendar to minimise risks for players travelling…

Melbourne racecourse details major redevelopment plans

The Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, is to undergo redevelopment as management at the horse racing venue seek to create…

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